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Create random number

Function: Create random number​

This function allows you to generate a random number and store it in a variable within your application's scope. You can specify the range for the number and choose whether it should be a whole number (integer) or a number with decimal places.

Input​

  • Minimum value: The smallest possible number that can be generated.
    • Type: NUMBER
    • Default: 0
  • Maximum value: The largest possible number that can be generated.
    • Type: NUMBER
    • Default: 10
  • Type generate: Choose whether to generate whole numbers (Integers) or numbers with decimal places (Decimals).
    • Type: SELECT_ONE (options: Decimal, Integer)
    • Default: Integer

Output​

  • Variable Name: The name of the variable where the generated random number is stored. By default, this variable will be named RANDOM_NUMBER. The value stored in this variable will be a NUMBER (either an integer or a decimal, depending on your 'Type generate' selection).

Execution Flow​

Real-Life Examples​

Example 1: Generating a random whole number for a game score​

Imagine you're building a simple game and want to assign a random score to a player at the end of a round.

  • Inputs:
    • Minimum value: 100
    • Maximum value: 1000
    • Type generate: Integer
    • Variable Name: PlayerScore
  • Result: A new variable named PlayerScore is created, holding a random whole number between 100 and 1000 (e.g., 543).

Example 2: Simulating a random discount percentage​

You want to offer customers a random discount on their next purchase, ranging from 5% to 20%, including decimal points for more variety.

  • Inputs:
    • Minimum value: 5
    • Maximum value: 20
    • Type generate: Decimal
    • Variable Name: DiscountPercentage
  • Result: A new variable named DiscountPercentage is created, holding a random number with decimal places between 5.0 and 20.0 (e.g., 12.75).

Example 3: Assigning a random order priority​

For incoming customer orders, you want to assign a random priority level from 1 to 5, where 1 is the highest priority.

  • Inputs:
    • Minimum value: 1
    • Maximum value: 5
    • Type generate: Integer
    • Variable Name: OrderPriority
  • Result: A new variable named OrderPriority is created, holding a random whole number between 1 and 5 (e.g., 3).